In every crisis there is an opportunity.

Genesis 37:1-4

Joseph’s Dreams

1Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, the land of Canaan.

2This is the account of Jacob’s family line.

Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives, and he brought their father a bad report about them.

3Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornatea robe for him. 4When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.

Joseph learned how to respond to the situation. He was thrown into cistern that only GOD could get him out of there. He was totally, absolutely depended on the GOD. He trusted GOD that GOD was preparing him yet GOD will be there to rescue Him no matter what.

He was sold as a slave to Egypt. Learn the language, their ways, which was also preparation.

Purchased by the captain of Pharaoh. Also learned how to be a leader, oversees all. GOD was preparing him.

Everything we face today is a preparation for tomorrow.

Joseph took the opportunity every time.

Framed by Potiphar’s wife, he saw this as an opportunity. I cannot prove to be unfaithful to GOD and disobey Him. His loyalty to GOD superseded every other desire in his life.

Thrown into prison Genesis 39:20-23. He became in charge of the prison. He learned how to treat other people right, he was falsely accused. He responded caring way.

Appeared before Pharaoh Genesis 41:1-57.

Genesis 41:16 “I cannot do it Joseph replied to Pharaoh but GOD will give Pharaoh the answer He desires”.

When he was at home he didn’t know anything about ruling. He learned all through crisis. He was looking at the Father trusting Him.

From crisis to opportunity

GOD will bring you through any crisis with confidence and assurance.

√<I must see them the way GOD would like me to look at it. He is working everything in my life for my good.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

√< Trust that GOD is in control of the crisis.

“The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.” Psalm 103:19.

√< Accept the truth of Isaiah 55:8-9. If He allows it, He has a reason. Because what painful today for you is profitable tomorrow. He is intimately involved.

Isaiah 55:8-9

8“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

neither are your ways my ways,”

declares the Lord.

9“As the heavens are higher than the earth,

so are my ways higher than your ways

and my thoughts than your thoughts.

√< Don’t make quick judgements when crisis comes. Most of the time we don’t have any details.

√< Focus on GOD instead of crisis. He is encouraging and challenging you or letting go off something in your life that shouldn’t be there.

√< Avoid focusing on the pain or crisis. Read the Word of GOD. GOD will calm your spirit and you will begin to look at things differently. Focus on Him.

√< Recall past crises and opportunities that followed. How did you respond? Thank GOD it was a very difficult time in my life now I see you were preparing me for something else. It is the will of GOD, He predestined us to confirm us to His image. He is continually working in our lives to shape the character of LORD Jesus Christ in us. He is going to send allow whatever necessary to shape us in character like His Son.

√< Deal with anger immediately.

√< Submit yourself to the will of GOD. Be submissive to the situation you found yourself in.

√< Demonstrate a sense of gratitude. Say LORD I know you know better than I do, I thank you for it because I know something good will come out of this.

√< Determine to view the crisis as an opportunity for GOD teaching me something or putting me in a situation to get us where He wants us to be.

√< Refuse to listen unscriptural advice.

√< Remain in constant prayer and listen to GOD’s instruction. Run toward GOD.

√< Refuse to give way to changing emotions.

√< Obey GOD and leave all the consequences to Him.

GOD has a will and plan for my life. It all comes down to faith. Surrender your life to LORD Jesus Christ.